How to make a bad thyroid look good with homoeopathy…
Some individuals suffering from thyroid diseases have a real tough time even after taking conventional mode of medicine. Thyroid diseases are treated generally through HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy) by conventional school of medicine. Atleast 1% of people taking conventional medicine have reported side-effects of the same. Conventional medicines have their own side-effects when taken on long term basis.
Minor side-effects include symptoms like abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, headache, heat intolerance, sleep difficulties, sweating and weight loss.
Major side-effects include symptoms like confusion, dizziness, fast or irregular heartbeat, feeling faint, mood swings, muscle weakness, nervousness, psychosis, restlessness, tremors, chest pain, shortness of breath, pain in shoulders, neck and jaw which require immediate medical attention.
This really makes the individual feel that the butterfly gland is a bad man. So let’s see the benefits what homoeopathy has to offer for thyroid diseases …
Homoeopathy helps to produce thyroid hormone naturally by stimulating the immune system and helps in better functioning of the thyroid gland.
Homoeopathic remedies work by stimulating the body’s own healing capacity by encouraging the body to reactivate hormone secretions.
Homeopathy is free from any side-effects.
Stress causes hormonal disturbances in the body like thyroid problems s and is very effectively treated with homeopathy.
Homoeopathy is a mind-body medicine. Homoeopathy treats not only the physical complaints, but also targets the mind and gently restores mind-body equilibrium- thus it treats the patient as a whole.
If a patient is taking conventional medicine for hypothyroid, they can continue taking the medicine with homoeopathic medicine.
Slowly and steadily when the thyroid hormones come to normalcy the conventional medicine can be tapered off and the person can continue with homoeopathy to avoid recurrence.
Self-Help
Regular exercise and a high fibre diet often help in maintaining thyroid function and preventing constipation.
Have regular check-ups and pay attention to your symptoms. Report changes, if any, to your doctor.
Supplemental vitamin/ mineral combinations should be taken under supervision.
Caffeinated drinks and dairy products should be avoided.
Drink adequate water to prevent dryness of skin and hair.
Consume fruits, dry fruits, vegetables, beans and legumes in adequate amounts which will help combat nutritional deficiency and is required food for hair.
